3 Questions To Always Consider Before You Speak
- Does this need to be said?
- Does this need to be said by me?
- Does this need to be said by me right now?
Source: James Clear
Slow the f*** down
We live in a fast-paced world that prides itself by getting more things done quicker every single day. Don’t you automatically live more when you get more done?
Slowing down is uncomfortable and – at first – feels counterproductive, but it might be one of the best things you will ever do in your life.
When you slow down a task that you usually do quickly and mindlessly, you will notice a change.
You will realize that, by slowing down, you see more. You feel more. You live more. And you are more.
Chose one thing that you can do slower today. Emptying the dishwasher? Reading a book? Eating breakfast? Brushing your teeth? Making your bed? Walking? Saying hi to your neighbor? Do it slow.
Slow Movement (culture)
You Will Never Get Everything Done
There are two facts:
- There is an infinite amount of things to do
- You only have a finite time in this world
Lean into that knowing and the resulting discomfort
Yes, you can become more efficient and productive (see a few of my tips here) but don’t ever expect that it will allow you to get everything done or that, at some point, you will reach the day when your to-do list is empty, there is nothing more to take care of, and you can finally only do the things that you want to do.
Don’t live in that illusion.
You will have to actively make this desired feeling of relief and the resulting act of relaxation happen. It certainly won’t come to you by getting more done in less time.
What makes it unbearable is your belief
Charlotte Joko Beck, Zen teacher
that it can be cured.
Accept that you will never get everything done.
12 Thought-Provoking Questions To Meditate On
1. What time period in the last 10 years did I enjoy most and why? How can I recreate the feeling?
2. What is a repeating problem that I can eliminate today?
3. Who in my life brings out my best qualities and how can I spend more time with them?
4. If someone could only see my actions and not hear my words, what would they say about me?
5. If I met myself at a party, what advice would I give myself?
6. Which of my current habits serves me the most? Which habit serves me the least?
7. What am I preventing myself from feeling?
8. What can I work on today that will continue working for me in the future?
9. Am I in maintenance mode or am I in growth mode?
10. What is one thing I can do today that would make me go to bed content?
11. Is there a kinder way to do what I am doing?
12. If I keep living the way I am, what will my life look like in 20 years?
Source: James Clear